Francis marion jobson



(No Model.)

F. M. JOBSON.

No. 302,734. Patented July 29, 1884.

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FRANCIS MARION J OBSON, THOMASVILLE, GEORGIA.

COMB.

.IJPECIFICATIQN forming part of Letters Patent No. 302,734, dated July29, 1884:.

Application filed April 14, 1884. (No model.)

which form a part of this specification.

This invention relates to hair-cutters implements; and it consists intwo combs constructed, arranged, and adapted for use substantially ashereinafter described, and specified in the claims.

In the drawings, Figure 1 is a perspective view. Fig. 2 is a transversesection of my device. Fig. 3 is adetailviewof themain comb;

Figs. 4 and 5, of the supplemental combs. Fig. 6 shows a modification,all of which will be described;

The main comb A is preferably provided with a handle, A, and is providedwith a groove, B, formed in one side of the comb above the teeth B, asshown. Openings 1) b are formed through the comb, one, I), being formedat a right angle to the plane of the comb, and the other, I), at anangle downward, as most clearly shown in Fig. 2. These openings mergeinto the groove 13. The supplemental comb D has its back fitted to restin groove 13, and is provided with a stem, (Z, threaded on its outerend, and adapted to be inserted through one of openings 5 b and receivethe retaining-nut E. In practice I prefer to use combs of variouswidths, as shown in Figs. 4. and 5. For convenience of reference I willrefer to b as the straight and b as the inclined opening.

My device is intended for shingling hair, banging same in'the prevalentstyle, or for any other case where it is desired to cut hair an evenlength.

In operation the device is applied to the hair with both combs restingfirmly on the scalp. The implement is then moved over the head,supplemental comb in front, and the hair is all thrown upon evenly. Thescissors are plied under the top of the main comb, and, resting on thesupplemental one, cut the hair an even length throughout, as willbeunderstood. If it is desired to cut thehair very short, Iuse thesmaller supplemental comb (shown in Fig. 4) and insert its stem throughthe inclined opening in the main comb. To cut medium length, the samecomb is used; but the stem is put through the straight hole. To cut thehair longer, the wider comb (shown in Fig. 5) will be used and adjustedas will be evident from the foregoing description. \Vhere so desired,the supplemental combs may be supplied in numbers'of various widths, sothat the .hair can be accurately cut any desircdl length.

While I prefer to make the implement of detachable combs, it is manifestit might be made in a single piece with main and supplemental combsintegral. This would give good results in the cutting of hair a singlelength. I however prefer to make the combs detachable. I also prefer toconnect them in the manner described. They may obviously be connected invarious ways to secure their detachment as well as their adjustment todifferent angles. I have shown in Fig. 6 amodified means for securingthese ends, consisting in forming the main comb with a dovetail groove,F, and a dovetail tenon,f, and the back of the supplemental comb with adovetail tenon, G, and a groove, 9, in the head of same. It will be seenthe tenon G may be slipped in groove F, or groove 9 on tenon f, so as tosecure the combs at one or the other angle, as described. This, itwillbe appreciated, would involve no departure from the broad principles ofmy invention.

Having described my invention, what Iclaim, and desire to secure byLetters Patent, is-- 1. A hair-cutters implement having two combsarranged at an angle to each other, and having their backs joined,substantially as set forth.

2. A hair-cutters implement having two combs arranged at an angle toeach other, and having their backs detach ably joined, substantially asset forth.

8. A hair-cutters implement having two combs arranged at angles to eachother, the

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backs of said combs being provided with means whereby they may be joinedtogether in a plurality of angles, substantially as set forth.

4. The herein-describedhair-cuttersimplement, consisting of a main combprovided with a groove or seat in one side of its back, and a transverseopening leading from said seat or groove, and the supplemental combfitted to said seat or groove, and having a threaded stem fitted to beinserted through the transverse opening, and a retaining-nut,substantially as setforth.

5. A hair-'cutters implement consisting of the main comb provided with ahandle, and

having a longitudinal groove formed in one 1 side of its back, and astraight and inclined transverse openings merging in said groove, andthe supplemental comb having a stem fitted to be inserted through eitherof said openingsand a retaining-nut, substantially as set 2o forth.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

FRANCIS MARION J OBSON.

Witnesses:

ARTHUR PATTEN, J. W. GROOVER.

